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It could take you months if not years to get the level of education you will get with just six months at Lambda School. Learning is fun, and with a high pace of information and review, it's truly left up to the students to excel. From novice to the more... Read More experience taking Lambda School's computer science course will give you more tools, and open more doors than any other resource I have found. The availability of online help, lessons, and resource documentation it was truly a great experience.

I took a chance on a school that promised a lot and delivered more than I ever thought possible.

I graduated in the first Lambda School Cohort back in January of 2018. I was quickly set up with a job at a startup company in SF. I was worried about what... Read More would be expect of me from a small company and most of my knowledge coming from a 6-month boot camp. What I didn't realize at the time was that not only was I taught the fundamentals of what a software developer needs to code but how to continue to learn and grow.

I thought what they were promising was too good to be true but I ended up receiving more than I could have imagined.

Best decision I've ever made.

I graduated from Lambda School’s first full-time computer science class back in January. I didn’t have much coding experience when I started and it was really hard but I enjoyed the program and feel that I learned a lot. There are were a few things that... Read More I did not like about it, though. I was in the first class, however, and I know that things have changed since I started in July 2017, but I can only speak to my experience.

Pros:
- Their free mini bootcamps are great (these are how I found out about Lambda School).
- It’s 100% online.
- They have an income share model so I don’t have to pay for the education until I find a job in the field (and I feel like they’re invested in helping me find a job, otherwise, they won’t get paid).
- They have great TAs who were really supportive and helped me understand the material whenever I would reach out to them. There were mostly 2 TAs when I was in the program, but they have many more now.
- Their instructors are very enthusiastic about the subjects they were teaching. That kind of enthusiasm is pretty contagious (for me, anyway). They’re also willing to help me understand any concepts that I struggled with whenever I reached out to them.
- The first half of their curriculum was great. It was pretty organized and well put-together. They knew what topics they wanted to cover and went over those topics. They changed the format of how they were teaching those lessons a few weeks into the program based on our suggestions/complaints, but they still went over the topics in the syllabus.
- They were really responsive to feedback. I’m not sure if it was because we were the first class, but we saw a lot of changes. They really request a lot of feedback and are open to improving their teaching model as needed. I think that things have stabilized for the more recent cohorts, but I’m pretty sure they still request feedback every week and take that feedback into consideration.
- They have career coaches who are supposedly very good, however, I’ve only had one session with my career coach due to personal circumstances that are delaying my job search.

Cons:
- The second half of their curriculum was a bit of a mess. They seemed to be flying by the seat of their pants and had some things on their syllabus that they didn’t seem to cover and other things that they covered that weren’t on the syllabus. I was in the first cohort, though, so I think they’ve fixed this portion of their curriculum.
- They didn’t really have windows support. All the instructors I had were either using Mac or Linux and couldn’t help me troubleshoot my Windows problems (e.g. installing mongodb). It’s also little annoying when every lecturer is using the Terminal with Mac commands and I had to adjust some of the commands to work on a Windows Command Prompt, but I got used to it. I think they’ve since hired someone who knows Windows.
- They were a little disorganized towards the end of the program. They had stopped updating our class calendar and had a hard time setting some important dates, but when we actually complained to them, they set up a meeting to answer all of our questions and updated our calendar.

All in all, I had a great experience with Lambda School. I really feel like this school is invested in helping me learn the skills to become a programmer and get a job. Even now, I feel that I could go to anyone in the school for help and they would gladly help me. I would highly recommend Lambda School for anyone looking to learn to code.

In my previous field I was a top performer, but having bills and kids, my 18/hour job wasn't cutting it. I wasn't living very happily when every paycheck was taken away for bills. I never quite had enough to do anything for myself. I had been programming... Read More since my teens as a hobby, and I decided it was time to pursue my passion.

After being accepted to 3 other coding bootcamps, but unable to afford the outrageous down payment of up to $15,000, I came across Lambda School. I was sceptical at first that Lambda was offering a complete 7 month CS course for 0 upfront, but after speaking directly to Austen Allred on the phone, I was reassured. I decided that since there was nothing to lose, to why not give it a shot!

Like I said, I joined with some hobby level experience, which definitely helped. Although there are prerequisets to joining, I would definitely recommend to get the basics down of html, css, and javascript before starting. The classes are very fast paced, and learning curve is high, but Lambda wont let you fail. Instructors did stop frequently and take the time to make sure everyone was keeping up. Any student who was having a hard time learning, would be given extra help or be moved to another class behind to gain more experience. But overall as long as you have the motivation to succeed, Lambda School will not let you fail!

I just graduated with CS4 in April 2018, and I've gotta say that everything Lambda has promised has so far came true. What really amazed me is how I started getting offers and recruiters contacting me only based off of the Lambda School work. I am currently heavily focusing on landing that job, but with the skills and career development that Lambda provided, I don't think it will take very long at all!

I was studying CS before Lambda School. I was working full time and going to school full time providing for a wife and 2 kids. I took a gamble on Lambda to hopefully better provide for my family and land my job I always wanted. It all worked out. I feel... Read More so grateful for Lambda.

I completed 6-month full-time computer Science course at Lambda School in April 2018. It has been my best decision so far! Lambda School is not easy, that is for sure! Before joining this school, I had some programing experience which made my life little... Read More easy. Joining Lambda School didn't just teach me web development and other computer science courses but also made me confident and most importantly independent ! Instructors here are very knowledgeable. Some have industry experience of more than a decade while some have even published their own books on computer science! They all are very kind and generous. No question is a silly question according to them and they all were so helpful all the time! (I know its too much of positive feedback but that's what I felt for them)!

The 6-months I was there were very busy. Other than the official class hours (8am - 5pm PST) I had to find couple of hours everyday to have more grasp on the topic we learned. I stopped all my outings for those 6-months and focused only on my studies. After graduating I feel so confident about my knowledge on full stack web development. I keep improving my knowledge day by day by continuous learning. I am looking for job opportunities right now, hoping to get one very soon! Lambda School is the best! No one can go wrong with this school!

PS: Lambda School sounds fishy.. or too good to be true. I know! That's what even I thought before joining this school. But you'll know the truth only after joining this school :)

It feels wrong to even call Lambda School a "bootcamp." It is so much more than that. It was a huge leap of faith for me to drop everything and dedicate 6 months full time to nothing but learning, but it was absolutely worth it. Lambda School's curriculum... Read More covers everything you need to know to get started as a software developer. The instructors are world class and are able to teach and guide students through challenging subjects with ease. My only regret is not finding out about Lambda School sooner. It sounds too good to be true, but it's not!

Lambda School seems far too good to be true. Naturally, you wonder what the catch is going to be.

I've just barely finished the curriculum, and I've had a ton of success getting interviews. Last week I was at my third interview with a company that invited... Read More me onsite for the day. They had me come in after I was able to effortlessly solve trivial algorithm challenges and finish a React test application -- the sort of thing Lambda had overprepared me for.

I'm interviewing with companies offering starting salaries that are more than double any yearly income I've ever brought in before.

It really puts into perspective the amount that Lambda school is asking back from us. After subtracting for what Lambda is owed and taxes, I'm still going to bring in more money than I ever have before. This is a no-lose situation for me, the student.

I feel really privileged to have been with Lambda School in the beginning, and I've been lucky enough to see the changes that have been implemented by the founders and amazing staff, all of whom will do whatever it takes to make Lambda School a possibility for students like you and me, who would never have had a chance otherwise. I mean, what can you say when you owe someone everything?

Lambda School mentors you, trains you, and works you harder than you've ever worked before. That's the catch. If you are afraid of hard work, don't waste anyone's time and find something else to do. But If you're serious about changing your life, put in an application and make it happen.

I was initially nervous about Lambda School. It seemed kind of too good to be true, in terms of the income share agreement. However, as soon as the course started it was apparent that everyone was focused on helping us develop.

Being able to still experience... Read More live lectures and interact with other students and instructors, while still being able to stay in my home, and not necessarily having to have childcare for my kids was a huge bonus and one of the main reasons I was able to enroll. Despite not being in a classroom setting, students are able to access project managers and instructors for video or text chat every day. Overall, there is a supportive and cooperative atmosphere.

The instructors are all professional and obviously passionate about the success of the students. They are open and supportive. The school responds quickly to critique and frequently seeks feedback from students. This feedback is put into place quickly.

The only con is that it is a big commitment and you need to be willing to spend 6 months working. But, worth it.